General Race Information

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The Bendigo Bank Coffs Harbour Running Festival is a community event for people of all ages and abilities and consists of a 21.1km Half Marathon, 10km Fun Run, 5km Fun Run and a 3km Family Fun Run/Walk.

Held on a bush trail on the Coffs Creek walkway, the flat, shady course is ideal for runners. The picturesque track hugs the beautiful Coffs Creek and competitors run over floating boardwalks, through swamp forests of mangrove, casuarina and paperbark trees from the centre of town to the coast and back.

The event raises funds for local children’s charities including Life Education Australia, Coffs Coast Autism, Camp Quality and Early Connections Coffs Harbour.

Entry Fees 

Half Marathon: $50 (min. age 16 as at 03/09/17)

10km Fun Run:  $40 (min. age 12 as at 03/09/17)

5km Fun Run/Walk: $30 All Ages

3km Family Fun Run/Walk:  $15 All Ages

Online Entries close Friday, September 1st at 5:00pm

Late Entries will be accepted on availability, Saturday 2nd September from 2.00pm-4.00pm at the Coffs Harbour Showground and will incur a $10 late fee per person. No late entries accepted on race day.

Race Bib collection

• Saturday 2nd September from 2.00pm-4.00pm at the Coffs Harbour Showground
• Sunday 3rd September from 5.45am at the Coffs Harbour Showground. Bib collection closes 30 minutes before your event starts.
• All events start and finish at the Coffs Harbour Showground and are conducted on the Coffs Creek Walkway which meanders on the south and north banks of the Coffs Creek.
• Amenities are available on-site and at various locations on the course.
• No iPods or music devices are permitted
• Minimum Ages for Half Marathon and 10km events are 18 years and 14 years respectively. Age taken from 3rd September 2017.

Event Parking

Parking is available in the following areas:

• Coffs St Olympic Pool Area
• Castle St multi car park,
• Marcia St behind the Council Depot
• Coffs Harbour Showground (limited).

Presentation & Random Prize Draws

Sunday 3rd September from 11am at the Coffs Harbour Showground. Category place getters and random prize draw winners must be in attendance to claim their trophy and/or prize. To be in the draw for a random prize, simply tear off the section at the bottom of your race bib and place in your respective draw box prior to the presentation start.